US Bridges

I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd.

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Fulton · Structure no. 000000012101650

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
153,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,495 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesSR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd.
LocationIn W Fulton
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76647, -84.52733
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd. carry?

About 153,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd.?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over SR 70 Fulton Ind. Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.